About Noolaham Foundation
Noolaham Foundation (NF) is a legally registered (GA 2390), non-profit, non-partisan, secular entity, founded to provide enhanced access to information sources and foster knowledge-based development in Sri Lanka. Noolaham Digital Library (www.noolaham.org) and Noolaham Multimedia Archive (www.noolaham.media) maintained by the Noolaham Foundation serve as Learning Centres incorporating local knowledge. The digital library and archive function as a repository for various community institutions and fulfill the information needs of students, researchers, historians, activists and the public.
1. POSITION – INTERN ( MULTIMEDIA OFFICER)
Job Descriptions
| Job Title | Multimedia Officer – Intern |
| Reports to | Digital Library and Archive Manager |
| Profile of Institution | Noolaham Foundation, Sri Lanka |
| Base Location | Jaffna, Sri Lanka |
| Type | Full Time / Salaried (Based on Job Grid of NF) |
| Period of Assignment | Six months |
| Date of Duty Assignment | Immediate |
Job Summary
Multimedia Officer – Intern will maintain the organization’s multimedia products, and plans for growth. He/she will maintain the Noolaham audio, video, photos digital documentation. This position is also responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting Aavanaham website. Multimedia Officer – Intern closely collaborates with the Digital preservation team, Digital library team and Management team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- In coordination with management, create innovative reports or documents to penetrate into the relevant digital multimedia of NF.
- Responsible for updating relevant data and information in the media, web page, software hardware, photography , audio video and other publications.
- Support field researchers and other NF sectors.
- Modification of multimedia policy.
- Provide NF recommended outputs Formats. (Video, Audio, Photos and other Documents).
- Maintain libraries of photos, videos and audios, ensuring these are used appropriately and in accordance with best practice and project guidelines.
- Any other duties within the overall scope of the job may be determined from time to time.
Essential Qualifications
- A reading degree in visual communication, multimedia, or media studies.
- Excellent skills in Graphic Designing Software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Adobe Photoshop )
- Excellent knowledge of DSLR and camcorder handling.
- Excellent skills in photography.
- Excellent skills in multimedia related equipment.
- Excellent computer skills in google products ( Google Sheet , Does, G- mail).
- Average in hardware knowledge.
- Good skills in software related.
- Good planning, organizing and coordinating skills.
- Good and updated interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.
- Commitment to Noolaham Foundation policy of equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds.
2. POSITION – INTERN ( DIGITAL PRESERVATION OFFICER)
Job Description
| Job Title | Digital Preservation Officer – Intern |
| Reports to | Digital Preservation & Processing Manager |
| Profile Of Institution | Noolaham Foundation, Sri Lanka |
| Base Location | Jaffna & Batticaloa Sri Lanka |
| Type | Full Time / Salaried (Based on Job Grid of NF) |
| Period Of Assignment | Six months |
| Date of Duty Assignment | Immediate |
Key Responsibilities
- Adherence and implementation of policy for digital preservation of Noolaham Foundation.
- Post the documents for digitization to the appropriate google sheets
- Secure storage of archived documents in their proper locations
- Digitization
- Properly protect and retain digitized documents
- Correctly make and confirm the corrections mentioned by the digital librarian.
- Preparation of project reports related to the work to be done
- The digital library officer will check it and record the corresponding Noolaham number in the appropriate place. After this the relevant documents should be digitized and then it should be binding properly.
- Then hand over and confirm the return document with a letter of thanks to the person who recorded the return date in the google sheet where it was originally recorded and if the document is gifted to the library organization, store it in the appropriate place.
Qualifications for Digital Preservation Officer – Intern
- Passed the GCE Advanced Level
- Basic computer knowledge (word, excel)
- Obtaining a Diploma in Library Science
- Basic metadata skills
3. POSITION – INTERN ( TECHNOLOGY)
Job Description
| Job Title | Technology Intern |
| Reports to | Digital Library and Archive Manager |
| Profile of Institution | Noolaham Foundation, Sri Lanka |
| Base Location | Jaffna, Sri Lanka |
| Type | Full Time / Salaried (Based on Job Grid of NF) |
| Period of Assignment | Six months |
| Date of Duty Assignment | Immediate |
Job Summary
Noolaham aims to build its documentation and preservation through strengthening the technological aspects and to empower the technological vision. Technology Intern will establish the organization’s technology strategies, and plans for growth. They will supervise the system and quality assurance processes as the fast-evolving digital documentation, preservation and archiving technologies are at the heart of our mission. This position is also responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting our core software and hardware systems. The candidate will work with Technology Sector members, expert resources, staff and volunteers to build a strong technical infrastructure required to support Noolaham Foundation’s mission.
The Technology Intern will work with and build cutting edge software systems. Ample formal and non-formal opportunities will be provided to grow your technical and management skill set. Compensation will be based on skill set and performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Digital resources and applications backups.
- Maintenance of current applications.
- Extending current applications such as wiki, Islandora with new features.
- Install various software in linux platforms using documentation.
- Develop documentation including business requirements, software requirements specifications and user manuals.
- Evaluate software applications and platform options and provide recommendations.
- Software design and development.
- Assessment of feasibility and schedule.
- In depth collaboration with internal customers from multiple units of the organization.
- Server and storage installation and maintenance (Preferred)
Essential Qualifications
- Strong documentation and communications skills in Tamil and English, specially with respect to requirements gathering and analysis..
- Ability and willingness to quickly learn using directed online and expert resources.
- Exposure to free and open source software and solutions
- Expertise in any 2 of the following languages: PHP, Java, Javascript, Python.
- Technical education background
- Able to undertake projects and tasks in self directed way with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated leadership in professional outreach and network building.
- Professional level fluency in both written and spoken English and Tamil languages.
How to apply
The application should be submitted or sent with a CV, details of two non-related referees, and a covering letter by email to hr@noolahamfoundation.org on or before 13.03.2024, with the subject line Attention HR– Application for the post of ………………………………………..